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Best Free Kindle Books Apps

228+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good free kindle books apps. We benchmark 228+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Free Kindle Books Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.7M)YesNoJul 2026
2FreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFree4.7★ (2.3K)YesYesJul 2026
3Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.1M)NoNoJul 2026
4Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.4★ (71K)YesNoJul 2026
5eBooks for KindleeBooks for KindleFree4.1★ (8)YesNoJul 2026
6Kobo Books & AudiobooksKobo Books & AudiobooksFree4.5★ (27K)NoNoJul 2026
7Inkitt Galatea: Audio & eBooksInkitt Galatea: Audio & eBooksFree4.6★ (277K)YesYesJul 2026
8Goodreads: Book Tracker & MoreGoodreads: Book Tracker & MoreFree4.8★ (730K)YesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Free Kindle Books

Amazon Kindle: Reading App#1

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read eBooks & Magazines
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.7M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Books
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Access a vast library of eBooks, magazines, and comics on your mobile device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and page-turning options. Look up words, track progress, and sync across devices.

What We Love

  • 📚 Huge library of books
  • 📱 Portable and convenient
  • 🔍 Useful features like dictionary lookup and highlighting
  • 🌙 Adjustable reading settings (font, brightness, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 🛒 Cannot purchase books directly in the app
  • 🗂️ Difficulty organizing and managing large book libraries
  • 🔍 Inconsistent behavior when highlighting/taking notes
FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads#2

FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads by Radically Better

World's Largest Free Library
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.7(2.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#28in Books
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Access a vast digital library with over 76,000 free books across all genres. Discover new titles, personalize your reading experience, and download books for offline enjoyment. Find your next favorite read, from classics to modern bestsellers.

Libby, the library app#3

Libby, the library app by OverDrive, Inc.

Library audiobooks and ebooks
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.9😊(4.1M ratings)
Free
#3in Books
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Access millions of free ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Borrow titles instantly with your library card, download for offline enjoyment, and enjoy a customizable reading and listening experience.

What We Love

  • 📚 Extensive library of books and audiobooks
  • 🔍 Convenient search and browsing features
  • 🔖 Easy to manage holds and returns
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing across devices

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Long wait times for popular titles
  • 🔍 Confusing search and filtering options
  • 🤯 Buggy and unstable performance

More Free Kindle Books apps to explore

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Apple Books
Apple Books
Apple Books
Read, listen, discover.
Free

Discover, read, and listen to millions of books and audiobooks. Browse curated collections, personalized recommendations, and bestsellers. Customize your reading experience with various themes and settings, and set reading goals to build a habit. Share your library with family.

Discover millions of books and audiobooksPersonalized recommendations and curated collectionsCustomizable reading experience (fonts, themes, spacing)
📚 Books
(71K)
free with in-app purchases
5
eBooks for Kindle
eBooks for Kindle
eBooks for Kindle
Find Your New Favorite eBooks
Free

Discover new favorite e-book titles for free. Browse numerous categories and search by country to find Kindle books. View detailed book information before being redirected to Amazon to purchase.

Discover free Kindle eBooksBrowse by categorySearch by country
📚 Books
(8)
ad-supported
6
Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Your eBook library, anywhere
Free

Access millions of eBooks and audiobooks with a highly customizable reading experience. Sync your progress across devices and discover new stories with guest browsing. Enjoy features like night mode, text-to-speech, and CarPlay integration.

Millions of eBooks and audiobooksCustomizable reading experienceSeamless eBook and audiobook playback
📚 Books
(27K)
free
7
Inkitt Galatea: Audio & eBooks
Inkitt Galatea: Audio & eBooks
Inkitt Galatea: Audio & eBooks
Read Novels & Stories
Free

Access a vast library of romance novels and audiobooks with immersive features like sound effects and text message narratives. Enjoy exclusive stories, new weekly additions, and a vibrant community of readers. Customize your experience and read or listen anytime, anywhere.

Unlimited romance stories and audiobooksImmersive reading with sound effectsExclusive stories from best-selling authors
📚 Books
(277K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Kindle, Audible, Amazon & more
Free

This app connects you with a vast community of readers to discover new books. Get personalized recommendations, track your reading progress, and see what your friends are enjoying. Scan book barcodes in stores to add them to your wish list and read reviews before you buy.

Personalized book recommendationsReading challenge participationBook cover and barcode scanner
📚 Books
(730K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Books, Comics, Movies & more
Free

Access a vast digital library of books, comics, movies, music, and more, all within a single application. Stream or download content for free with your library card, enjoying an ad-free experience and features like offline listening and dark mode.

Stream and download contentAd-free experienceAudiobooks and eBooks
📚 Books
(1.4M)
free
10
eBook Search - download books
eBook Search - download books
eBook Search - download books
Paper free book library
Free

Access a vast digital library of over 2 million free eBooks across all genres. Instantly download titles directly to your preferred reading device, including Kindle, Nook, and iBooks, without needing a library card. Discover classics, thrillers, and more, all available at your fingertips.

2 million+ free eBooksInstant downloadsSupports Kindle, Nook, iBooks
📚 Books
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts
Listen to stories you love
Free

Access a vast library of audiobooks, podcasts, and exclusive originals. Enjoy seamless offline listening, customizable playback, and curated content for entertainment, wellness, and more. Perfect for daily commutes or relaxation.

Thousands of audiobooks and podcastsExclusive Audible OriginalsOffline listening and downloads
📚 Books
(5.6M)
free with in-app purchases
12
Barnes & Noble NOOK
Barnes & Noble NOOK
Barnes & Noble NOOK
eBooks, audiobooks, and more
Free

Access a vast digital library of millions of eBooks, graphic novels, comics, manga, magazines, and audiobooks. Enjoy personalized recommendations, customize your reading and listening experience, and sync content across all your devices. Share your favorite reads with friends and discover free titles.

Vast digital libraryPersonalized recommendationsCustomizable reading/listening
📚 Books
(117K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Send to Kindle – Read Articles
Send to Kindle – Read Articles
Send to Kindle – Read Articles
Articles & books to Kindle
Free

Easily send web articles and documents to your Kindle for a distraction-free reading experience. Customize content before sending and merge multiple files into one. Supports various formats and offline management.

Send web pages to KindleClean, distraction-free readingEdit title, author, and cover image
🔧 Utilities
(7)
free with in-app purchases
14
Books - 23,469 Classics To Go. The Ultimate Ebooks And Audiobooks Library
Books - 23,469 Classics To Go. The Ultimate Ebooks And Audiobooks Library
Books - 23,469 Classics To Go. The Ultimate Ebooks And Audiobooks Library
by Digital Press Publishing
Free

Access a vast library of over 23,000 classic ebooks and audiobooks for free. Enjoy a fully featured ereader with customizable options, automatic progress saving, and beautiful original covers. Discover curated collections and switch seamlessly between ebook and audiobook formats.

23,000+ classic ebooks and audiobooksFully featured ereaderAutomatic progress saving
📚 Books
(254)
free with in-app purchases
15
My Books – Unlimited Library
My Books – Unlimited Library
My Books – Unlimited Library
Use your free time to read
Free

Access a vast library of over 50,000 free books and audiobooks across numerous genres. Enjoy a modern, user-friendly interface designed for comfortable reading and listening. Discover classics, explore banned books, and get daily recommendations.

Over 50,000 free books and audiobooksMultiple genres including classics, fantasy, sci-fi, and banned booksAudiobook listening option
📚 Books
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Free Books - 23,469 Classics For Less Than A Cup Of Coffee. An Extensive Ebooks And Audiobooks Library
Free Books - 23,469 Classics For Less Than A Cup Of Coffee. An Extensive Ebooks And Audiobooks Library
Free Books - 23,469 Classics For Less Than A Cup Of Coffee. An Extensive Ebooks And Audiobooks Library
by Digital Press Publishing
$0.99

Access a vast library of 23,469 classic ebooks and audiobooks with a fully featured ereader. Browse curated collections, enjoy original cover art, and save your reading progress automatically. Switch seamlessly between ebook and audiobook versions.

23,469 classic ebooks and audiobooksHandpicked book collectionsCustomizable ereader with Night Mode
📚 Books
(54)
paid
17
Wattpad - Read & Write Stories
Wattpad - Read & Write Stories
Wattpad - Read & Write Stories
Books: reading and writing
Free

Discover and read millions of original stories across diverse genres, or share your own writing with a global community. Connect with fellow readers and writers, build your personal library, and potentially see your work discovered by entertainment companies.

Discover original storiesWrite and share your storiesConnect with readers and writers
📚 Books
(706K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Fable: Track & Discuss Books
Fable: Track & Discuss Books
Fable: Track & Discuss Books
A modern app for every reader
Free

This app helps you discover, discuss, and track books and TV shows. Set reading goals, view personalized stats, and join or create online clubs to connect with other readers and viewers. Organize your entire reading and watching life.

Track reading and watching listsSet reading goals and streaksView personalized reading stats
📚 Books
(76K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks
Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks
Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks
Listen to novels
Free

Access a vast library of audio entertainment, including bestsellers, new releases, and sleep stories. Stream or download titles for offline listening, with personalized recommendations and features like adjustable playback speed and a sleep timer.

Massive audiobook libraryFree audiobook accessMonthly VIP selection
📚 Books
(65K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Books & Audiobooks
Free

Access millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga in one app. Organize your library, enjoy customizable reading and listening experiences, and take your stories anywhere, even offline. Features include smart notes, kid-friendly tools, and voice control for audiobooks.

Millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, mangaOffline reading and listeningCustomizable library shelves
📚 Books
(9.6K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Free Kindle Books

What are the best free kindle books apps for iPhone?
Amazon Kindle: Reading App tops our free kindle books apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 5.7M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Amazon Kindle: Reading App shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 228+ free kindle books apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can read eBooks, magazines, and comics that you have purchased on Amazon. The app also provides access to titles included with Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Prime memberships.
You can customize text size, font type, margins, text alignment, and orientation. You can also adjust brightness and background colors for comfortable reading day or night.